Is My Honeysuckle Dead?

Question

I have two honeysuckles located next to each other in a raised bed. They are both very well established. however they look poorly – the wood looks dead, but there are a few sparce leaves, although these are yellowing. They both flowered this yeaar for a while but the flowers were not in good condition. Are they dead? If not, what is the best course of action to revive them?

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Answer 1

They don't look dead. It could be spider mites, aphids, or a honeysuckle blight. Prune out the worst looking vines. Then spray the leaves and stems with Neem oil about once a week for several weeks to control pests. Blight is controlled by picking up all the fallen leaves and disposing them in the trash. These articles will help identify the culprit:

https://bygl.osu.edu/node/1098

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/pests/insects/common-mites-affecting-plants.htm

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/honeysuckle-vine-care.htm

https://hnr.k-state.edu/extension/horticulture-resource-center/common-pest-problems/documents/Honeysuckle%20Aphid.pdf

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/vines/honeysuckle/prune-honeysuckle-plants.htm